J.W. SWEETMAN

Craft Brewery Dublin × Est. 1756

A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME

Our site here at 1&2 Burgh Quay dates back as far as 1808 with a lot of history and stories to tell. Housed inside this wonderful 19Th century building is a microbrewery, a pub and a restaurant. We at J.W. Sweetmans would like to welcome you to be a part of something special.

Number 1 Burgh Quay began as a tavern which offered welcome hospitality to the ships that were docked outside its door. Meanwhile, next door at 2 Burgh Quay, flax, rope and hemp was manufactured and sold. Later on, 2 Burgh Quay housed the Dublin Library Society. Meetings were held regularly in what we now know as the “Conversation Room”, accessible on our first floor and still parading its original ceiling roses. Here we pay homage to our site’s rich history and encourage the appreciation of great Irish literature.

There was a time when Ireland was renowned for its brewing excellence, with hundreds of breweries producing beers of every description. The excise list for 1768 showed returns for forty three brewers in Dublin City, with many of these large operations employing dozens of workers. Dublin was home to a thriving and truly cosmopolitan brewing industry, with twelve breweries situated along the banks of the River Liffey by the end of the eighteen century.

In 1756, our namesake, John William Sweetman, established his own extensive network of breweries in the capital. He was an esteemed politician, architect and art connoisseur. By the 1820’s, the Sweetman’s breweries were producing 450 barrels per week, and were bettered only by Guinness’ with 600 barrels per week.

Now we at JW Sweetmans are delighted to show deference to the Dublin brewing industry’s rich history, while once again bringing quality Dublin brews to the fore. We offer our visitors a distinctive opportunity to view the brewing process as it takes place in the Brew House situated on the ground floor. To complement the unique range of beers brewed on site, we have developed a food offering in line with the authentic Irish service that we hope to offer to all of our guests. At JW Sweetmans, customers can try a tasting menu with dishes matched to each of our craft beers as part of the beer tasting and food experience designed by our head chef and brew master.

Sweetman's Brews

We are proud to offer a selection of award winning Craft Beers brewed by our Head Brewer Rob Hopkins. Rob trained in New York and now consistently brews a full range of tasty and popular Craft Beers including Pale Ale, Red Ale, Weizz, Blonde, Porter, Stout and a selection of Seasonal Brews.

This selection of craft beers are brewed on-site

West Coast Pale Ale 4.5%

Californian style Pale Ale made from Irish malted barley and Cascade hops from the American Pacific Coast.

Irish red ale 4.8%

A traditional Irish style of Red Ale. Rich in colour from a blend of pale and dark malts. Malty sweet to taste with a hint of hops. A session beer..

Dublin Porter 4.8%

American Blonde Ale 4.2%

A lighter and more refreshing style of ale made from pale malted barley and a changeable blend of New World hops. Light and crisp but citrusy and full of flavour.

Bavarian Weiss 5%

Hefe-Weizen meaning 'wheat with yeast', this Bavarian style Weiss 'White' is highly effervescent, it is unfiltered, and hence cloudy, with a fluffy white head. Fruity and tart in the mouth, with hints of lemon, while the dominant aromas are of banana and clove.

Irish Dry Stout 4%

Sweetman's Seasonal Craft Beers

Ask Server for details of our rotational Limited Seasonal Brews.

cask conditioned ale

Rotational "real ale" from one of our house styles and served through our beer engines. The traditional way of serving and enjoying beer; the ale is moved from the fermenter directly to cask where it goes through secondary fermentation and conditions naturally.

All our Craft Beers Are Available for take away in Growlers or Flip Top Bottles.

Growlers - contains 4 and a half pints

We offer full growlers of any of our home brewed craft beers: €30Or you can choose an empty bottle: €15 refill: €16

Take Out Bottles

Take home glass bottle containing 330ml of Sweetman’s craft beer brewed on-site €6.If bottle is returned and re-used €4.70.

Enjoy both our growlers or bottles in the comfort of your own home or bring them to a party!

Experience The Very Best of Sweetman's Craft Brewery with our Delicious Three Course Bespoke Tasting Menu Designed By Our Brewmaster and Head Chef To Show Case Some Of Our Key Pairings And Dishes. EUR30 per person.